I once took a quiet and peaceful ride around Angkor Wat in the middle of the night. The temples are restricted to daytime hours, but not many people know that the road network connecting them is op... Per saperne di più

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On my way to bike store for selfie I decided to do the rocky hill. I call it rocky hill after rocky when he ran up the steps as it's such an achievement. It's pure pain and pleasure. nearly at 414 ... Per saperne di più

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Whilst cycling past Gatwick Airport heading home on Thursday 18th July I had to swerve to avoid a grass snake that was trying its best to cross a 10ft wide strip of tarmac without being run over by... Per saperne di più

Nicola Marshall That's amazing! I saw a slow worm (looks like a snake but a lizard with no legs) crossing a track in front of my bike last ... read more

That's amazing! I saw a slow worm (looks like a snake but a lizard with no legs) crossing a track in front of my bike last week and did the same and managed to avoid it!

So waiting in Bilbao now for two days for the ferry home after an epic 3 weeks in Portugal. Cycled the west coast and saw so much, too much to write here! Everything from the pain of getting the bi... Per saperne di più

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Marjolein Rijken Thanks for sharing Teresa! Portugal is now on the bucket list!

Thanks for sharing Teresa! Portugal is now on the bucket list!

Tone Whitehurst Mind you get your front wheel stuck in the tram line.

Mind you get your front wheel stuck in the tram line.

I pulled into a little park just off the trail, leaned my bike against a maple tree, grabbed my water bottle, and sat down in the shade. On the horizon, just beyond a little stream, was a field of ... Per saperne di più

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Jon Osler excellent Jim

excellent Jim

Chelsea Alventosa Awesome story!

Awesome story!

My first memory of cycling, although vague, is travelling on a wooden seat on my Dad's crossbar to and from his allotment. The journey evolved as I got my own bike as a child, unfortunately money d... Per saperne di più

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Christine Pratt Oops area job and journey recommenced

Oops area job and journey recommenced

What have periods of depression and participating at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships got to do with each other?

Well, here's my story...

Quite unexpectedly, I managed to co... Per saperne di più

Marjolein Rijken Thanks so much for your openess in sharing your story Anja! A moving example of how cycling can benefit us all!

Thanks so much for your openess in sharing your story Anja! A moving example of how cycling can benefit us all!

Marjolein Rijken Hi Anja, thanks for getting back to me! I received an email that you left a comment somewhere but unfortunately the link th... read more

Hi Anja, thanks for getting back to me! I received an email that you left a comment somewhere but unfortunately the link that should have taken me to your comment to reply, didn't work. Groningen is great! A lot of my friends went to Uni there. I'm more from the east of NL. Have a wonderful rest of your day! Cheers

Russell Clubine Congratulatons! What an inspiration you are! You are a champion in my view.

Congratulatons! What an inspiration you are! You are a champion in my view.

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I saw a man and everything he owned seemed to be on his bike. Paniers with yellow reflectance covered by bulging carrier bags with all manner of objects dangling and hooked. Not riding but walking... Per saperne di più

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When I was a younger man - unfortunately rather a long time ago, I used to cycle a lot. I commuted by bike from Beckenham in SE London to Kensington every day (c. 24 miles return).

In abo... Per saperne di più

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On Sunday mornings I use to wake up early and cycle across town to meet a group of enthusiastic ladies who wanted desperately to learn how to ride a bike. We would all gather at the Meadows in Edin... Per saperne di più

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I first started commuting by bike around 9 years ago, My second boy was about one year old and just didn't like sleeping, so riding to work was my time away to be alone. The thing about my commute ... Per saperne di più

Topic: Il mio tragitto in bici per andare al lavoro

Trying some new routes to work and back. Lots to choose from for any riding style. Today is MTB dirt track

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It was boiling hot when I cycled to my office at Heriot Watt Research Park this morning, and I was overheating. Perfect cycling conditions you might say! Unfortunately things have now modified in t... Per saperne di più

I've been commuting by car for almost all of my career, partly due to laziness and mainly due to some rather long and steep hills between work and home. I've been keeping an eye on the growing e-bi... Per saperne di più

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I'd been commuting from Glasgow to Edinburgh for 9 years, putting on 5 stone as a side effect. Following a house move, I started cycling to work in April 2019. Although on the first day, I was so u... Per saperne di più

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I started cycling 4years ago this week. My hybrid bike's first outing was to SkyRide 2015 and this year will be my 5th event(now Let's Ride), and my third working it in some capacity. It has been 4... Per saperne di più

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Scott Manley loved the Skyride!!!

loved the Skyride!!!

I hadn't cycled in years, until I started riding to work around 12 months ago. Since then, I've really got into it and apart from being able to leave home later, and get home sooner, I'm also fitte... Per saperne di più

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Join OVO Energy for a Night Ride through Bristol, led by an established cycling company HotChillee, taking in the city highlights by night! We'd love you to join us for a pre-ride coffee, pre-ride ... Per saperne di più

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John Russell check out the Eventbrite website to register

check out the Eventbrite website to register

I started riding a bike 3 years ago when a friend said 'why don't you come and have a go at a triathlon'. I had to find a way of training that didn't impact on time too much so I started to ride to... Per saperne di più

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I now feel more confident back on my bike I have stopped using the cycle route to work and now use the roads. This saves me just under three miles. It a dam shame that the car free route is so much... Per saperne di più

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We bought our cargo bike second-hand from e-Bay for £300 around this time last year.

I’d been looking at them for a while as we were expecting our third child. Up until that point I’d ... Per saperne di più

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After shying away from getting on a bike for far to long, a combination of climate emergency declarations, peer pressure and the need for exercise saw me take the plunge and buy a Brompton!
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Marjolein Rijken Yay! Glad you're loving it! And thank you for sharing your story on here and help inspire others to give cycling a go as we... read more

Yay! Glad you're loving it! And thank you for sharing your story on here and help inspire others to give cycling a go as well! Will you be sharing this on social media as well? If you are, if you click on your story you can copy the url and paste it in your post/ tweet. Feel free to copy in Love to Ride, Travel Devon and Cycle Devon so we can try and re-post/tweet! Happy and safe cycling in the mean time!

You,ve all probably heard the saying, you,ve got more chance of being hit by a double decker bus, well 6 years ago, I was, i was cut out of my car and my Femur was broken. Now it is still uncomfort... Per saperne di più

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I wave a lot at cars on my commute. Just started trying the thumbs up, reverse wave- works a treat for cars that are hanging back and being patient.
Simply take your arm behind your back, as if... Per saperne di più

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After recently getting my new ride via the cycle to work scheme, I've talked myself into a 'bit of a challenge'.
I'm climbing Mt Snowdon in aid of Cancer research, and then cycling back home to... Per saperne di più

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Lucy Pearson good luck, makes my 100 miles of south downs way seem like peanuts!

good luck, makes my 100 miles of south downs way seem like peanuts!

Cycling a very wet Moor2Sea 100km sportive across Dartmoor to the coast with my dad. Although the weather was torrential, it was a great bonding session with my dad and led to many a subsequent rid... Per saperne di più

Non-profit organizations have jumped on the biking trend as a way to raise money. AcademyOne, Inc. employees ride in a number of charitable events throughout the year. Most recently, we participate... Per saperne di più

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Both of my grown up children were visiting for the afternoon and so we decided to go to Gunwharf Quays bowling.

It was a lovely evening, so instead of driving, we all grabbed bikes and he... Per saperne di più

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I have encouraged my friend Andy to come bike riding with me due to him been diagnosed with diabetes and also company for myself been a lady rider, he got a starter bike to see if he liked it and ... Per saperne di più

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Laurence Boon Fantastic - thanks for sharing!

Fantastic - thanks for sharing!

I'm a fair weather cyclist, but with the excellent weather over the past couple of years, I am regularly cycling to and from work, 20 miles in total each day. The number varies, but I am likely to ... Per saperne di più

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My first memory of cycling, although vague, is travelling on a wooden seat on my Dad's crossbar to and from his allotment. The journey evolved as I got my own bike as a child, unfortunately money d... Per saperne di più

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2 of my friends and myself wore our cycling gear to our Devon School Nurse Day to promote our sponsored cycle ride. I took my bike and turbo trainer and encouraged my colleagues to have a go!

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Well as far as commutes go, last Friday's had to be one of the most extraordinary ones I've ever done.
It started off with some persistent showers for the first few miles, with a distant threa... Per saperne di più

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In my old job I used to cycle along a canal, which is a lovely commute. You do have to keep your wits about you and there's no personal best opportunities because of the other canal users - was tol... Per saperne di più

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I was skint!! I only had a short commute so I decided I could use my bike. At first I struggled but I worked out how much it cost to drive (we also went from 2 rubbish fuel guzzling cars to 1 newe... Per saperne di più

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Marjolein Rijken Hi Helen, thanks so much for sharing your story about how cycling has benefited you! I work for Devon County Council and w... read more

Hi Helen, thanks so much for sharing your story about how cycling has benefited you! I work for Devon County Council and we are getting ready for Cycle [address removed] would you mind if we shared your story to inspire other to give cycling a go via our Travel Devon social media (Facebook and Twitter)? If you have any questions, please contact me at on the email address which is my full name seperated by a dot and then @devon.gov.uk. (unfortunately it won't display the email address if I wrote it here). Many thanks, Marjolein

So today was the day I got back on a bike after many years! I took part in a cycling event held at Southampton (letsride) it was perfect to get me back into cycling. I train quite a bit at the gym,... Per saperne di più

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Great to get out and see some of the sites

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It's now over 10 years since I rediscovered cycling as an adult, quickly becoming a regular cycle commuter on the Union Canal in Edinburgh as a means to save time, stress and money, and act more su... Per saperne di più

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Next Wednesday, 24 July 2019, Sheffield sees the return of the Sheffield Grand Prix. It's the 8th time that the city will host a race in the HSBC UK | National Circuit Series. It's a great event an... Per saperne di più

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Niki Barr Getting quite a bit of traffic free at the min and it’s giving me a chance to improve my daughters road confidence, so than... read more

Getting quite a bit of traffic free at the min and it’s giving me a chance to improve my daughters road confidence, so thanks C19!

I think this is my favourite photo of all time. Me with my husband and my dad after a ride together. Wonderful day and a wonderful memory. ❤️

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For years I did commutes by car of over 100miles a day. It made me unfit, unhappy and stressed. When an opportunity came up for a new role closer to home - the first thing I did was research the co... Per saperne di più

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The bright sunny mornings have really been helping my enjoyment of my rides into work. So much so that I've started to add loops on to my ride home so I can enjoy the weather and the Great British ... Per saperne di più

I collect my brand new bike next Saturday, that I have purchased through the Cycle to Work Scheme. It is a 14 mile commute - plus I am a Peripatetic Nurse, so I travel to and from various location... Per saperne di più

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I have recently been surprised, humbled, and honored to be the subject of a Civil Beat "Wayfinding" segment. I haven't had the courage to read it myself yet, but hope that sharing it will encourage... Per saperne di più

Dar Crammond Thanks, Lynn, very inspirational. Reminds me of the old days in Portland, before bike lanes. Agree that time of day makes ... read more

Thanks, Lynn, very inspirational. Reminds me of the old days in Portland, before bike lanes. Agree that time of day makes all the difference.

My husband joined our local cycling club, the Hertfordshire Wheelers, when we moved down from Scotland. Sadly, I suffer from a neurological condition, which meant I couldn’t join straight away. We ... Per saperne di più

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4 years ago I broke up from the mother of my two amazing little boys. I took it really badly, I was already overweight, my health wasn't the best and I could feel the black dog was chasing me down... Per saperne di più

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Richie Galloway Cycling to help your mental health is very important to me as it takes me away from any situation im in and i feel free. ... read more

Cycling to help your mental health is very important to me as it takes me away from any situation im in and i feel free. Ill like to say im very proud of your achievement as a Mental Health First Aider you kept strong had a focus and went for it.

Norman Dean Great work Stephen, I find that the best thing about cycling is I get in side my own head (trust me, that is a scary place)... read more

Great work Stephen, I find that the best thing about cycling is I get in side my own head (trust me, that is a scary place) and I am on my own I can blow away the cob webs and enjoy my own company

Stephen Clarke Thanks Richie, cycling has made the world of difference to me, its like a drug to me know, if I haven't been out for a coup... read more

Thanks Richie, cycling has made the world of difference to me, its like a drug to me know, if I haven't been out for a couple of days I can feel the stress building up especially after a day at work

Stephen Clarke Thanks Norman, yeah I am the same, I am quite socially awkward and struggle when cycling with others, so tend to stick to s... read more

Thanks Norman, yeah I am the same, I am quite socially awkward and struggle when cycling with others, so tend to stick to solo riding which helps clear my mind and recharges me mentally.

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I've been in a car and been waved through by cyclists and I have to say it can seem a bit passive aggressive or, at its worst, downright rude.
As a cyclist I've developed a non threatening offe... Per saperne di più

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Alan Garner I like the underarm scoop and use a similar over exaggerated thumbs up technique. Each to their own. As you were.....

I like the underarm scoop and use a similar over exaggerated thumbs up technique. Each to their own. As you were.....

Carvel Lonsdale Thumbs are great 👍 especially opposable ones- because we’re not monkeys 🐵❤️

Thumbs are great 👍 especially opposable ones- because we’re not monkeys 🐵❤️

I,ve had my electric bike 18 months now and it has transformed my life. I have more energy, I,ve lost a Stone in Weight and I can get up those hills. Many people think you don,t have to pedal with ... Per saperne di più

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Tracy Perkins well done, e-bikes are great fun, since owning mine i just want to get out and ride all the time, ive ridden places i would... read more

well done, e-bikes are great fun, since owning mine i just want to get out and ride all the time, ive ridden places i would never usually go and the distance has doubled... shame alot of people are negative towards them, like you said you still have to pedal so can be hard or assist with those hills, mines the same 3 settings, and i dont use mine all the time except on hills when needed ;-). Me Too Love my bike

Janet H The most I have done so far at a time is 20 miles, I have found so many hamlets around where I live.😁

The most I have done so far at a time is 20 miles, I have found so many hamlets around where I live.😁

It was a sunny day in December, air temp of around 10C with a nice dry road, ideal opportunity to take the bike rather drive to work. So dressed in tights ,top, and hi vis vest, topped off with a... Per saperne di più

I am from a rural area close to the hilly area in Maastricht. Instead of commuting with a foldable bike I opted for twin bikes - one bike in my shed in the garden and one at the roof top of Council... Per saperne di più